GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

Random words

WordMeaning
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground